Research Officer

2 weeks ago

Randwick, Australia Children's Cancer Institute Full time

Location:
- Randwick - Sydney, Australia- Employment Type:
- Full-Time Fixed Term- Department:
- Tumour Biology & Targeting (TBT)- Closing Date:
- 19/04/2024- Supporting Documentation:
- position description.Children’s Cancer Institute is looking for a Research Officer to work in our Therapeutic Discovery Theme. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an interdisciplinary team and project manage a research stream focused on the development, characterisation, and study of new immunotherapies for treatment of brain tumours that will include using cutting-edge mRNA technology and lipid nanoparticles.

In this role you will be responsible for:

- Designing and implementing research using advanced microfluidics systems and in vitro-transcribed mRNA technology
- Culturing cancer cells
- Screening of therapeutics in animal models of brain tumours
- Managing the microfluidics facility
- Overseeing projects and ensuring they meet deadlines and milestones
- Coordinating and participating in internal and external collaborations and research meetings
- Developing and maintaining excellent professional relationships with internal and external collaborators.
- Mentoring and day-to-day supervision of junior staff and students
- Producing and contributing to high quality publications
- Preparing or assisting with the preparation of gene technology (OGTR) and ethics approvals
- Complying with regulatory guidelines (including OGTR and ethics) and Institute policies

We save & change lives. At The Children’s Cancer Institute we believe that a life should be long. Cancer cuts life short for hundreds of children every year, before they’ve even had a chance to make their mark. We aim to not only improve their quality of life, but eradicate the cause of their pain.

**To succeed you will have**
- A PhD in a relevant scientific or medical field
- Relevant laboratory experience and knowledge
- Advanced cell biology and molecular biology skills
- Experience in pre-clinical research including development, characterisation and efficacy testing of nanoparticles
- Experience or willingness to perform animal testing
- Advanced live-cell imaging and imaging analysis skills
- Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
- A demonstrated ability to plan and conduct experiments
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- A flexible attitude to work
- The ability to work independently and also in a team environment

The exploratory nature of this role will suit someone who can extract relevant information from the data generated and be capable of presenting this to a wide range of audiences in a succinct and professional manner. Critically you will exhibit excellent judgment and the ability to objectively assess any situation.

**We will support you to be your best with benefits that include but are not limited to**:

- Access to our ‘FlexBEST’ program - true flexibility from day 1
- Focus on employee wellbeing, including a leading EAP program, and up to 5 gifted wellbeing days off (paid) per year
- Investment in leadership development and career advancement opportunities

Join a group of dedicated people in a performance-driven environment to achieve success and discover what it's like to look forward to coming to work every day and make a real difference.

**_To apply, forward both your resume AND cover letter (mandatory) clearly addressing the qualifications, experience and skills required._

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